The facilitators' perspectives of delivering a 'Coping with Voices' group (Part 1)

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Kay, Gordon
Slattery, Maddy
Kendall, Elizabeth
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2021
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Background: This multi-site study evaluated facilitator perspectives of a group-based program that brings together the common elements of cognitive behaviour therapy for psychosis (CBTp) with the knowledge and values of the peer led hearing voices networks (HVN). Twenty-two group facilitators were asked to complete a 58-item online survey which measured the usefulness, most important skills, benefits, acceptability and effectiveness of the Coping with Voices program. Methods: Aligning with a mixed-methods approach the survey consisted of open and closed-ended questions. The closed-ended questions were analysed using descriptive analysis and open-ended questions were analysed using thematic analysis. Results: The majority of facilitators reported the overall normalisation of voices and the use of a range of normalising strategies as the most useful aspects of the program. The most important skills used by facilitators were being understanding, non-judgemental and respectful and creating a safe space to discuss topics. The least important skills used by facilitators were using personal disclosure and motivational interviewing. Facilitators’ comments illustrated a strong interest in using digital technologies in the preparation and delivery of the program. Conclusions: This study contributes to a growing body of evidence that suggests hearing voices groups are beneficial, feasible and worthwhile.

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Psychosis

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This is an Author's Accepted Manuscript of an article published in Psychosis, 2021, 01 Sep 2021, copyright Taylor & Francis, available online at: https://doi.org/10.1080/17522439.2021.1956575

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Kay, G; Slattery, M; Kendall, E, The facilitators' perspectives of delivering a 'Coping with Voices' group (Part 1), Psychosis, 2021

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